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June 26-29 at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Print Production Freedom Printing, We love Summerfest. Anaheim Last year, about 22,000 people attended the event and enjoyed carnival Mail Preparation Hands-On Mailing, rides, games, food, a beer and wine garden, classic car and truck show Buena ParKRS and great entertainment. ALEX ACCETTA Vendors can get a 10-foot-by-10-foot booth space for $400, which inALEX A. ACCETTA, CPA & ASSOC. CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER cludes basic 110 electrical outlet and a canopy in a corner position. FV LIVING MAGAZINE Accountant Evelyn Rothert, A 10-by-20 foot space is $800. Applications for vendors are available at Accetta & Assoc., CPA www.fvsummerfest.com or by calling (714) 839-8611. 2013 ADVISORY BOARD (VOLUNTEER) Also, Fountain Valley non-profits can find applications for food booths SUSAN SAURASTRI, REALTOR, STAR REAL ESTATE at the same website. MATT TERRY, VICE PRESIDENT of MARKETING, INDPENDENCE BANK And if you have a classic car or truck you’ve restored and would like DAVID TRUONG, OWNER, MIMI'S JEWELRY LARRY CRANDALL, FORMER MAYOR to show it off at the annual Fountain Valley Classic Car Show (which is at SANDRA CRANDALL, TRUSTEE, FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Summerfest on Saturday, June 28), give Pete Haak a call at (714) 943-4365. MARCIA MANKER, CEO, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CTR He’ll get you signed up! PAUL STIMSON, ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

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On the cover: Children enjoyed "hunting" for eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt event at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Photo by TUE DUONG, Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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Egg-citing

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Springtime in Fountain Valley.means Easter eggs. Thousands and thousands of Easter eggs. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest Easter in the Park event drew more than

6,000 people this year as families flocked at the Fountain Valley Sports Park April 19 for a morning of pancakes, Easter egg hunts, games, bounce houses, face painting, ol' fashioned sack races and other festivities. The annual Easter in the Park event, staged by Mark Nix and his crews from the Community Services Department (aka, Parks and Rec) featured plenty of bounce houses, dozens of games, continuous Easter egg hunts and lots of photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and more. The Easter eggs were once again donated by David Truong of Mimiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewelry.

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FUNDRAISER: Rabbis David Young and Stephen Einstein show off their shaved heads during the "36 Rabbis Shave for the Brave" event in Chicago.

Shave for the brave Fountain Valley rabbis have their heads shaved at pediatric cancer research fundraiser

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t first, it sounds a little extreme, but two Fountain Valley rabbis traveled to Chicago in early April for a haircut. Congregation B’nai Tzedek Rabbi David Young and Rabbi Stephen Einstein were among 102 rabbis who allowed their heads to be shaved—all in support of pediatric cancer research. The head-shaving event, originally called “36 Rabbis Shave for the Brave,” had an initial fundraising goal of $180,000. When all the hair had settled to the floor, the event as of this writing had raised $613,809. And the Shave for the Brave project has a new goal—$720,000. Rabbi Rebecca Einstein Schorr, Stephen and Robin Einstein’s daughter, was the volunteer coordinator of the event. The funds raised go to the nonprofit St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer research by staging shave-a-thons. Many of the rabbis, including several women, said they were motivated to shave their heads after the death of 8-year-old Sam Sommers, the 8-year-old son of Rabbi Phyllis and Michael Sommers, who died in December of acute myeloid leukemia. “It was a very emotional experience for everyone involved,” Rabbi Einstein said. “We had been following the progress of this little boy for a year and a half. It had its ups and downs. The boy’s mom and Rebecca who are very good friends came up with this idea to save other children from having to go through all of this.” Rabbi Einstein and his wife Robin’s youngest son Zack was 6 years old when

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doctors informed them that Zack had Retinoblastoma, a childhood cancer of the eye. Noted Rabbi Einstein on the St. Baldrick’s website: “Zack was fortunate. His cancer was completely contained within the orb. Surgery turned out to be the only treatment necessary. Our baby boy is now a 32-year-old married man . . . May he live to 120 years in good health and vigor.” The shaving event was held at the Central Conference of American Rabbis convention in Chicago. Founded in 2000, St. Baldrick’s coordinates group shave-a-thons in which volunteers shave their heads to show solidarity with cancer patients who have lost their hair to chemotherapy, raise awareness and solicit donations. And how does it feel to have your head shaved?

“You know most people would say I don’t have a real full head of hair to begin with,” Rabbi Einstein said. “But Rabbi David Young had a nice full head of hair so for him it was a much more dramatic change. And then there were about 20 women rabbis who had their heads shaved.” Added Rabbi Young: “For me doing things to raise money for charity is a no-brainer as it is for all Jews. To be willing to involve my body in the process was pretty simple. The only hurdle that I could think of was getting permission from wife who would have to look at me! But for her, it was also a no-brainer.” To donate to the 36 Rabbis Shave for the Brave campaign, go to www.stbaldricks.org/events/ mypage/10921/2014/

Stephen Einstein to receive Legacy Award Rabbi Stephen Einstein will be honored May 8 by the Orange County Human Relations Commission. The retired Congregation B’nai Tzedek rabbi is among 10 people who will receive the commission’s Legacy Award. Einstein will be honored for “years of interfaith education he has provided, the advocacy for hate crime victims, the voice of justice for all, for all he has done with his life to make a better world for our children,” according to the commission. This year’s Legacy Awards commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act by honoring Stephen Einstein individuals and groups that have made extraordinary contributions to Orange County by advocating for civil rights in education, employment, health, housing, immigration, justice and labor. The event will be held at The City National Grove of Anaheim.

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Photo by LYNN SEEDEN Ann and Vince Haehn are members of the Police Department's Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Ann recently was honored at the O.C. Spirit of Volunteerism Awards.

A volunteer at heart

RSVP member Ann Haehn is honored at Spirit of Volunteerism luncheon By CURT SEEDEN Fountain Valley Living Magazine

nn Haehn decided in 2008 to attend the Fountain Valley Police Department’s Citizen Academy, which offers training to potential members of the department’s Retired Senior Volunteer Program. “I wasn’t old enough to participate in the RSVP program at that time but I was so enamored with that class, I told my husband that upon my retirement, I wanted to volunteer,” she recalled. Today, Haehn is a mentor to other RSVP’s, whether she is conducting Police Department tours or performing patrol functions. She works weekly at the front counter handling requests for fingerprinting, adding up more than

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1,000 volunteer hours in five years. For her dedication, Haehn was nominated for the Orange County Spirit of Volunteerism Award and was honored at luncheon with 400 other volunteers from around the county in the Disneyland Hotel’s grand ballroom. Established in 1976, the Spirit of Volunteerism Award is the oldest awards program in Orange County recognizing the involvement of community volunteers, groups and corporations. “I was shocked when they said I had been nominated, but they said I deserve it,” she said. “I guess I’m kind of a jack of all trades. I not only go on patrol and do things like vacation checks but I also give the school and Boy Scout tours. And on Tuesdays I do fingerprinting.” She was nominated for the award by two of her FVPD bosses—Nancy Lopez

and Joanne Minney, officers assigned to crime prevention. “Ann helps out the department in several different ways. Her willingness to help in different areas helps us out tremendously,” Minney said. “She’s got a positive attitude too.” Ann and her husband Vince are both RSVP members and sometimes they’re teamed up on the same patrol. The Haehns have lived in Fountain Valley for 44 years. Before retiring Ann spent 15 years working for the Hallmark Corp. as a retail merchandiser. Vince retired after working for ATT for 30 years. They have two grown daughters, Michelle and Meredeth. “I love what I do,” Ann said. “I’ve always loved volunteering. I was a parent aide with my children, and I also worked at the Senior Center.” www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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She's made a difference Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center's Beth Hambleton among honorees

File photo by LYNN SEEDEN Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center's Beth Hambleton is among 109 women who were honored as 2014 Women Making A Difference by Sen. Lou Courrea, photo below.

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eth Hambleton, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center’s senior programs and government relations liaison, has been chosen as a 2014 Women Making a Difference Award recipient by state Sen. Lou Correa. Hambelton is one of 109 women who were honored for their community service at a special afternoon tea reception on March 27 at the Westminster Community Service Center in Westminster. “This is a huge honor,” Hambleton said. “My heart and passion is serving seniors and so to have received this award for the work I do for seniors brings tears to my eyes right now.” At Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, Hambleton focuses on senior outreach including advocacy, helping seniors and helping their family members access services like nutrition support, transportation and distance care giving. She is also involved in senior enrichment activities, health education classes and free senior screenings.

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On April 11, she received her 10-year service pin at the medical center. Hambleton is a member of the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and chairs the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee. She is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley, a member of the Board of Directors of the Huntington Beach Council on Aging and serves on the committee for the Fountain Valley Fit & Fabulous Fashion Show benefit. She and her husband Jimme have four grown children: Jaime Rose, Jacquelyn, Bill and Bradley, and “five of the most beautiful grandbabies on the planet,” she said. “Something that struck me right away was that to be part of an incredible group of women was an amazing experience,” Hambleton added. “The kind of work each of us is doing to improve the lives of those in our communities is really remarkable and truthfully outstanding.” www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Kenny Chapman designed and built an information board (pictured) at Holy Spirit Catholic Church for his Eagle Scout project.

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hanks to Kenny Chapman, members of Holy Spirit Catholic Church have a better idea of what’s happening at their

parish. Kenny, a member of Boy Scout Troop 412, based at Holy Spirit, became the 90th Scout from the troop to earn his Eagle Scout award. He earned the coveted honor by completing his Eagle project—he designed and built an information board outside the church’s Doyle Hall.

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It took Kenny and several fellow Scouts a few months to complete the 10-foot-wide by 8-foot-tall information board that lists parish activities and upcoming events. “I was at a meeting one day and our Scoutmaster mentioned that the church needed this done,” Kenny said. The son of Wayne and Lucy Chapman, Kenny is a junior at Fountain Valley High School where he is a defensive blocker. He attended Tamura Elementary School and Fulton Middle School. He has an older sister, Alicia, 20. Becoming an Eagle Scout means a lot to the 16-year-old. “It’s huge,” he said. “It helps with colleges and all the stuff that you actually need in your later life.”

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Kenny joined Boy Scouts in 2008. He is part of the Order of the Arrow, a Scouting honor society that focuses on providing community service, and attended National Jamboree in West Virginia last summer. He also went through National Youth Leadership Training in June 2009 and was a Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 412 from January to June of 2013. “One of Kenny’s outstanding character traits is his dedication to his community and service to others,” said Kyle Harrison, Troop 412’s Scoutmaster. “To date, he has recorded more than 243 hours of service on the Troop.” One of the best parts about being in Boy Scouts? “I love backpacking and hiking in general,” Kenny said. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Fountain Valley High School Senior Madeline “Maddy” Johnson recently completed the Oceanside/ Camp Pendleton Ironman 70.3 Competition conducted in the Camp Pendleton area. The event, held March 29, consisted of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1mile half-marathon run. Maddy scored well in all events, finishing eighth overall in her age group. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and has been accepted to attend Brigham Young University in the fall. Her parents are Rick and Angela Johnson of Fountain Valley.

Charity Poker Tournament raises funds for local causes More than 200 people helped raise $22,000 for local groups at the FV Community Foundation's Charity Poker Tournament. Top photo: Glenn Grandis, chairman of the semi-annual charity poker event, deals cards at the final table. Lower photo: Jason Kols, FVHS Teacher Photos by ANNETTE SCHWERIN

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She said ‘yes!’ A proposal in the park: Megan Watanabe grew up in Fountain Valley, not far from Los Alamos Park. In fact it was at the park, that Megan was asked by Darryl Himo to be his girlfriend. Since the park had so much meaning to the couple, Darryl decided to surprise Megan on April 5 by proposing to her on the playground equipment at the park. Darryl invited about 20 friends to be there for the surprise

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proposal. He even decorated the playground with “wedding lights.” Megan is a 2005 graduate of Fountain Valley High School. Her parents still live in Fountain Valley. Darryl lives in the West Los Angeles community of Palms. Oh, by the way, Megan did say “yes.” They haven’t set a date for the wedding yet. —Curt Seeden

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Christine Pham of Fountain Valley, a third year undergraduate at UC Irvine, is one of 15 California college juniors who were recently awarded the Donald A. Strauss Scholarship. The Strauss scholarship will provide $10,000 to help Christine create 14

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“My Healthy Start,” an after school program that will educate students from the 36 elementary schools of the Santa Ana Unified School District and their parents on proper nutrition and physical activity on a monthly basis. Pham said approximately 34 percent of children living in Santa Ana are obese, one of the highest rates of a city in California and double the national average. By focusing on simple habit changes for proper nutrition and physical activity, this program works to empower families to take care of their health in order to curb the obesity rates.

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Caroline L. Moore of FVHS has received a $2,500 scholarship from the National Merit Scholarship Corp. She is among 800 outstanding black American high school seniors who have won National Merit Scholarship Corp. achievement awards. The National Achievement Scholarship Program is a privately financed academic competition established in 1964 to honor scholastically talented black American youth and to provide scholarships to the most outstanding participants in each annual competition. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Talbert Middle School student Sean Weiss held a successful blood drive in April in honor of his best friend Zach Zeissner, lley who lost his battle with cancer in June of 2012. ain Va Fount Sean and the American Red Cross collected 41 units of blood, which could save 123 lives. The blood drive was held at the Greenbrook Clubhouse. Donors received an American Red Cross T-shirt. Sean is the son of Chad and Nicola Weiss.

SALUTES Brian Khong Air Force Airman Brian P. Khong graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Khong completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the 16

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Community College of the Air Force. Khong is the son of Kim Pham and Hung Khong, both of Westminster. He is a 2012 graduate of Fountain Valley High School.

Christopher M. Wear Air Force Airman Christopher M. Wear has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Wear is the son of Terry and Lori Wear of Fountain Valley. He is a 2013 graduate of Fountain Valley High School. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Teacher Sean Ziebarth is "grilled" by his journalism students after being named one of two Teachers of the Year in the Huntington Beach Union High School District.

Teaching from the sidelines FVHS journalism advisor Sean Ziebarth is one of two district teachers of the year By KRISTIE VALERIE HOANG For Fountain Valley Living Magazine

ountain Valley High School English teacher Sean Ziebarth hopes his students can find their own inspiration and create new ideas from it. “Students have important ideas and they should put them forth, boldly,” he said. The popular teacher and journalism advisor has been named one of two 2014 Teachers of the Year in the Huntington Beach Union High School District. Ziebarth has taught AP English language and composition at the school 18

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for the past seven years. But it is his journalism classes, advising the Baron Banner and the Baron Broadcast News, that seems to set him apart from other teachers. Both classes are student run, and Ziebarth manages them as a facilitator. “I like to be a guide on the side to coach students and give them feedback and examples of what to do,” Ziebarth said. He is known for his presence on multiple social media platforms, such as Google+, Twitter and Facebook. “I learned to go where students already are on social media,” he said. Ziebarth earned his bachelor’s degree in English at Brigham Young University. He also received a master of fine arts for creative fictional writing at the University of Utah. His first job was at a radio station.

“I didn’t start thinking about teaching until I was in college and I discovered what I really liked doing, which was writing,” Ziebarth said. As he became more experienced in teaching, Ziebarth eventually developed his own unique methods. “From writing blogs to reading online columns, Mr. Ziebarth always changes things up in class to keep things exciting and educational,” said student Nick Nguyen. Added student Christopher Dang: “His approach to learning blended creativity and technological literacy.” Ziebarth said he looks forward to working with students every day. “I want to help students discover their voice and abilities that they have to create and change things right now,” he said. Editor’s note: Kristie Valerie Hoang is a journalism student at Fountain Valley High School. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

Golf tourneys will help local causes Orange Coast Memorial tourney is May 5

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center will host its 14th annual Golf Classic at the Mesa Verde Country Club in Costa Mesa on Monday, May 5. Event proceeds will benefit the Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Emergency Department expansion. Registration, a light breakfast and Tesla Model S test drives begin at 9:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11 a.m. The golf tournament entrance fee of $375 includes breakfast, lunch and refreshments on the course, golf cart, a full day of golf and dinner at a postevent reception. Players will enjoy a post-tournament dinner and awards ceremony. For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, contact Julia Erratt at (714) 378-7397 or jerratt@memorialcare.org and visit www.MemorialCare.org/ SupportOrangeCoast To register: 2014golfclassicocmmc. eventbrite.com

JMG Tournament is May 14

With the goal of raising $100,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley, the 19th annual JMG Security Systems Benefit Golf Tournament will be held May 14 at Mile Square Golf Course. The fundraising focus is on the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Oak View branch, where 425 kids at the branch are living in poverty. A $175 donation per golfer includes green fees, cart, range balls, barbecue lunch, tournament gift, goodie bag, snacks and beverages, corporate sponsor gift, hole-in-one prizes, dinner and trophies. Or with a $215 donation, golfers can also get $10 off a $50 opportunity package that includes 30 opportunity E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

tickets, three Mulligans, one putting contest entry and one “lucky mailbox key.” Registration starts at 10:30 a.m., followed by time on the driving range, a barbecue lunch, putting contest, long drive exhibition and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Golfers are invited to enjoy a mixer, an awards ceremony, dinner and an opportunity drawing. Non-golfing spouses and friends are welcome to attend the dinner for a $35 donation. Information and registration: Call Ken Jacobs at (800) 900-4JMG or register with Sue at sue@jmgsecurity.com

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Moose Invitational is June 23

The Fountain Valley High School Football Boosters and the Michael Musso Memorial Fund will host the ninth annual "Moose Invitational" Golf Tournament on Monday, June 23 at Mile Square Golf Course. The annual event helps raise money for the Fountain Valley High School Baron Football program and the Michael Musso Memorial Fund. Michael, a 2004 graduate of Fountain Valley High School, lost his life in a car accident July 29, 2005. Through this fundraiser a scholarship is given to a four-year Baron Football player each year. Cost to play is $150 per golfer. The tournament features a four-person scramble, longest drive contest, closest to the pin contest and putting contest. The price includes green fees, cart fees, practice range, door prizes, gift bags, buffet lunch and banquet dinner. Registration and practice begin at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. A banquet dinner follows at 6 p.m. Sponsorship packages are available. For more information, go to www. fvhsfootball.com

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The city and The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center have begun a low-cost transportation program for seniors, 60 years of age and older, within city limits. The cost is a minimal fee of $2 each way. Participants must be pre-registered and provide 24-hour notice prior of needed transportation. To register, call Christy Borack at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center at (714) 593-4446, ext. 478.

Senior Expo is June 19

The ninth annual Senior Expo is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 19 at the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. The event features, vendors, health screenings, giveaways and a light lunch. More than 600 seniors are expected to attend the expo. More information: Call (714) 5934446. MAY 2014

Appreciation for Steve Schultz Dear Editor, I would like to extend my genuine appreciation for the articles written by Steve Schultz in last several months. Not only is he a gifted writer, his articles are also uplifting and inspirational. A true breath of fresh air in a society where negativism unfortunately makes the press more often than positive messages and challenging reminders such as the ones drafted by Mr. Schultz. I look forward to reading his reflections and like to discuss his writings with my husband and children. I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for making Fountain Valley a nice place to live. Gratefully, —Gladys Teske, FV resident

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Residents can purchase water-storage barrels

Fountain Valley Neighborhood Watch will hold a community meeting at 6 p.m. May 28 in the Fountain Valley High School cafeteria. Among the topics to be discussed are crime prevention on your block, what to do in a water shortage and how to safely store water and purify it. Neighborhood Watch will also offer an opportunity to order water storage barrels. Cost of a 55-gallon drum is $45. Additionally, residents can purchase a drum wrench for $10, siphon pump for $15, a 5-gallon jug for $10 and a faucet for the 5-gallon jug for $3. Residents can order water barrels by contacting Craig Brown at craigbrown002@gmail.com Deadline to order is June 6. Water barrels will be available for pickup on June 13 in the parking lot of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Bushard Street and Slater Avenue. Illustration courtesy of ldsbookstore.com

Elwyn to host open house May 16

Elwyn California will celebrate its 40th anniversary with an open house on May 16. Residents are invited to meet the Elwyn staff and visit Elwyn’s work activity and adult day programs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments, a bake sale and hourly prize drawings are planned. Elwyn California is a Fountain Valley-based nonprofit community rehabilitation program that provides vocational rehabilitation and employment services to people with disabilities. Elwyn is at 18325 Mt. Baldy Circle. More information: (714) 557-6313. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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FV Community Foundation honors its volunteers, donors Around town

Jo-Anne Collins was named 2013 Volunteer of the Year and Eve Venable was named 2013 Rookie of the Year at the Fountain Valley Community Foundation’s Western-themed Appreciation Dinner April 14 at The Center at Founders Village. More than 40 people attended the dinner, which also featured recognition of the Foundation’s 2013 team leaders and “Shining Stars” as well as the Foundation’s Executive Board, Activities Board and Diamond and Platinum Friends of the Foundation. The AWARDS PARTY: FV Community Foundation volunteers and donors hosted their annual awards night Community Foundation provides assistance in April. Selfie table photo, below, taken by Mr. Fountain Valley John Etheridge (the face in the lower for nonprofit organizations and local students left corner). Photos at bottom: Line dancing led by Mr. Fountain Valley contestant Dave Secrest (in the black shirt). The "Shining Stars" awardees and Volunteer of the Year Jo-Anne Collins pose for a through grants and scholarships. photo in the Western-themed photo booth. Additional volunteers were honored, including: Nora Little (Rock Star); Connie Waddsley (Star Reporter) ; Cheryl Brothers, Tracy Sellers (Behind the Scenes Stars); Thonda Migliorini (Shining Star). Team Leaders who headed up projects this year were: Bob Cammack (E-waste pickups events); Glenn Grandis (5K race and poker tournaments); Pete Haak (annual food drive); Robert Israelsky (luminaria for Relay of Life); Jan Heistermann (Movies in the Park); Annette Schwerin (Mr. Fountain Valley); Carol McGee (Summerfest); Pillar Tellez (Easter Egg Hunt); Annette Schwerin (Howling Halloween); Jo-Anne Collins (Christmas Tree Lighting); Elisa Westelin (Concerts in the Park). More info: www.FVCommunityFoundation.org

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Staying on track The Fountain Valley Relay for Life fundraiser is May 17-18

The Fountain Valley Relay for Life— a 24-hour fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and celebration of the lives of people who have battled cancer —is set for May 17-18 at Fountain Valley High School. The event features teams of walkers who circle the track at the high school from 9 a.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday. As of this writing, 22 teams are already signed up to be a part of the event. Last year, 36 teams took part and raised $43,000. Individuals or teams interested in participating can get more information at www.relayforlife.org. At least one member of each team is always walking around the track. Teams camp overnight during the relay, and there are food, games and entertainment throughout the 24 hours. Highlights of the event include: Opening ceremony, 9 a.m. May 17. The ceremony is a high-energy kickoff of the event. Survivors Lap, 9:30 a.m. May 17: Upbeat music plays as all cancer survivors at the event take the first lap E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

around the track cheered on by the other participants who line the track, celebrating their victory over cancer. Luminaria Ceremony, 8 p.m. May 17: The ceremony is a time to remember people we have lost to cancer, to support people who currently have cancer, and to honor people who have fought cancer in the past. Luminaria, paper bags containing votive candles, are transformed and illuminated after dark at every local Relay For Life event. Each luminaria is personalized with a name, photo, message or drawing in memory or honor of a friend or loved one who has been affected by cancer. Luminaria can also be dedicated in support of a Relay participant. To dedicate a luminaria on line go to www.relayforlife.org/ getinvolved/luminaria/index Fight Back, 9 a.m. May 18: The ceremony symbolizes the emotional commitment participants make to the fight against cancer. Closing Ceremony, 9 a.m. May 18: The ceremony is a time to remember the lives of those lost and to celebrate the commitment of each participant. More information: Email Ashley. Cunningham@Cancer.org. Fountain Valley Living Magazine

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Elwyn Bowlathon

Snapshots from the annual Elwyn California fundraiser. Photos by KERRY FRANK

The FV Kiwanis Club team, from left: Prem Balani, Art Groeneveld, Alex Accetta in the wig, Vince Bui, Gary Forman with no wig, Glenn Grandis in the fringe.

More than 400 bowlers—many of them “stuck in the ‘70’s,” joined in the fun at the 16th annual Elwyn California Bowlathon on April 4. Forty-nine teams took part in the fundraiser, which benefits Elwyn California. While they’re still adding up the numbers,

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with disabilities. “Stuck in the ’70s” was the theme of this year’s disco-themed bowlathon, which was held at Fountain Bowl. The evening included bowling, opportunity drawings and a silent auction.

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Boys & Girls Club offers music classes

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley are offering a variety of performing arts classes at their ClubHouse Academy in Fountain Valley. Beginning May 1, the ClubHouse Academy will offer violin lessons for the first time. Students will learn traditional classical favorites, fiddle and movie tunes from Adrienne Miller, a seasoned classical violinist, conductor and teacher. No prior experience is needed. Violin classes will be offered from 7-7:50 p.m. Thursdays and 1-1:50 p.m. Saturdays. Cost is $50 a month for one class per week. The Academy will also continue to offer beginning to intermediate guitar and piano classes for children ages 6 and older. Group classes are offered on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, starting at $40 a month for one class per week. Private lessons are also available. For more information or to register, call the ClubHouse Academy at (714) 593-0753. The ClubHouse Academy is at 10200 Slater Ave.

Luncheon about solar power is May 31

Residents can learn about their solar power options during an 11 a.m. luncheon on Satuday, May 31 at Founders Village Senior and Community Center at Bushard and Talbert. The "solar luncheon" will include an educational seminar that will cover solar technology, incentives, case studies and the Orange County Solar Program. The Orange County Solar Program allows residents to receive up to $2,000 cash back when you go solar. To RSVP for the lunch, visit www. OCSolarProgram.com or call (800) SULLIVAN. 26

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Rotary Crafts & Treasures sale is April 26

The Fountain Valley Rotary Club will hold its annual Crafts & Treasures sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26 in the Fountain Bowl parking lot. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with setup staring at 7 a.m. Spaces are available for a donation of $25 payable to the Fountain Valley Rotary Club. There is room for 30 vendors. Fountain Bowl is at 17110 Brookhurst St. To reserve a space, contact Ed Sussman at (714) 968-7526.

Day of Community Service is April 26

Volunteers will be out in force in Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach on April 26. The Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council will hold its 2014 Compassionate Day of Community Service on that Saturday. More than 1,000 local residents will tackle dozens of community service projects in both cities, done in collaboration and coordination with schools, churches, local governments, nonprofits and senior centers. Here are the projects planned in Fountain Valley: Mile Square Park beautification project (350plus volunteers); Mile Square Park Nature Center renewal project (50 volunteers); various Fountain Valley Parks beautification projects (100-plus volunteers); Masuda School cleanup (100-plus volunteers); Heritage Park painting and repair project (20 volunteers). Persons interested in volunteering cancall (714) 315-7720 or email ServiceDayHBFV@gmail.com. SEND US YOUR NEWS: Email us with your Fountain Valley news and announcements to FVMagazine@Live.com E-mail: fvmagazine@live.com

Woman’s Club fundraiser to support Thomas House April 29

The Fountain Valley Woman’s Club will hold a fundraiser on April 29 at Stonefire Grill to support Thomas House Family Shelter. Thomas House is a shelter that provides the resources necessary for homeless families with children to become self-sufficient. Stonefire Grill will give 15 percent of your tab (excluding alcohol and specials) to the Woman’s Club’s fundraising efforts if you dine between 4 and 9:30 p.m. on April 29. A flier must accompany your restaurant order for your tab to count. You may download the flyer from the club’s website at fountainvalleywomansclub.org. More information: Kathleen Rockney at (714) 968-5102.

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Courreges Elementary School will hold a fundraising Casino Night 7-11 p.m. Friday, May 30 at David L. Baker Golf Course, 10410 Edinger Ave. The evening will feature a disc jockey, casino games, a silent auction, appetizers and dessert and cash bars. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.courregespta.org

FVHS Vocal Music concert is May 30

Fountain Valley High School Vocal Music will present its "Broadway Finale" at 7 p.m. Friday, May 30 at Calvary Chapel, 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. The show will feature six decades of American stage music. For ticket information, go to www. fvhsvocalmusic.com or contact Ken Hanson at vmpahansonk@gmail.com. Ticket prices are $10 for students and alumni and $15 for adults.

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City Hall CLOSED Seniors Spring Dance 7 p.m. @ Founders Vlg

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. Founders Vlg

City Council mtg 6 p.m. @ City Hall

MOTHERS DAY

Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at Mile Square Golf Course, 11:30 a.m.

Memorial Day Ceremony 10 a.m. at Veterans Park (next to the library)

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Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl Chamber Mixer at Studio OC, 18120 Brookhurst St., Suite 28, FVSD School Board meeting 7 p.m. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

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City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

FV Monster Concert 7:30 p.m. @FVHS

Woman's Club 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH

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FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. Founders Vlg

Fountain Valley Historical Society Luncheon Noon @ Heritage Park

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library) 9-11 a.m.

Mayor's Breakfast 8 a.m. @Saltzer Room, FV Regional Hospital

FV Comm Foundation Activities Committee, 7 p.m. @ Founders Village

16 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

23 FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

17 FV Relay for Life 9 a.m. @FVHS track

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Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

City Hall CLOSED Courreges School Casino Night 7 p.m. @David L. Baker Golf Course

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

31 Solar power education luncheon 11 a.m. @ Founders Village

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH

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Housing & Comm Dev Advisory Bd mtg 7 p.m.

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. Founders Vlg

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

FATHER'S DAY

City Council 6 p.m. @ City Hall

23 Moose Invitational Golf Tournament @Mile Square Golf Course

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village FVSD School Board meeting 7 p.m.

Mayor's Breakfast 8 a.m. @Saltzer Room, FV Regional Hospital Kiwanis Club meets 12:15 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

Fashion Show 11 a.m. @Holy Spirit Catholic Church, hosted by Ladies of Knights of Columbus

FLAG DAY

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @Founders Village

SENIOR EXPO FV Comm Foundation Activities Committee, 7 p.m. @ Founders Village Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

Bingo 6:30 p.m. @ FVHS cafeteria

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH

(Volunteers also needed during this time to garden and spruce up the park)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Fountain Valley!

Rotary Club 7:15 a.m. Saltzer Room @ FVRH

7 OPEN HOUSE at Heritage Park (next to the library) 9-11 a.m.

(City was chartered June 13, 1957)

Planning Commission 6 p.m. @ City Hall

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @ Fndrs Vlg City Hall CLOSED

Woman's Club 11 a.m. @ Claim Jumper

Legislative Reception 6-8 p.m. @Founders Vlg Dance for the Disabled 7 p.m. Rec Center

FVSD School Board meeting 7 p.m. City Council mtg 6 p.m. @ City Hall

FV Senior Bingo & Billiards Club meets 8:30 a.m. @ Fndrs Vlg

Cosmic Bowling 11:30 p.m. @ Ftn Bowl

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GARDENS ON TOUR It's time to see some of the great garden treasures around Fountain Valley. We kick off our annual garden features with this month's Mary Lou Heard Garden Tour, set for May 3-4.

 Pictured: One of a dozen birdhouses tucked throughout the front yard and back yard of Helen and Denny Bolen on La Zana Court. The Bolens' home is a stop on the Heard Garden Tour.

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The Mary Lou Heard Garden Tour is May 3-4

Garden tour a spring ritual

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he Mary Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour on May 3-4 will once again showcase spectacular gardens from Long Beach to San Clemente, including two in Fountain Valley. This year’s self-guided charity tour is set for Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. Gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. The tour raises funds for The Sheepfold, which since 1979 has helped homeless, abused and forsaken women with children. The Mary Lou Heard Foundation is a California nonprofit organization dedicated to continuing Mary Lou’s life work. In Fountain Valley, the tour includes stops at the home of Helen and Denny Bolen, 8761 La Zana Court, on both days and the home of Lauren and Roger Simpson, 18441 Santa Eugenia St., on Saturday only. The 2014 garden tour guide is available at www.heardsgardentour.com Pictured: The front and back yards of Helen and Denny Bolen on La Zana Court feature spectacular ideas for small-yard gardening.

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pring has arrived and it’s time to start getting rid of stuff. But before you do, you may want to visit David Troung at Mimi’s Jewelry. If you have old jewelry or old watches you don’t wear, broken gold bracelets, or shoeboxes of old coins you inherited from your aunt, pay a visit to David. Here’s why. Mimi’s Jewelry has scheduled a jewelry-buying event at his Callens Corner jewelry store May 13-17. We chatted with him about it.

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Taking notes ... a legacy of love By STEVE SCHULTZ Fountain Valley Living Magazine

e was the cat’s meow! But sadly, I doubt if he ever knew it, because we do a terrible job of letting people know how much their lives matter while they are alive. Four days before his 16th birthday and just two street lights away from Fountain Valley Steve Schultz High School, Sean Dylan Severson was killed when he was hit by a car while riding his bike to school.

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In the beginning of the year, Sean wrote that the meaning of life is “to enjoy life” and the two most important life skills are, “making friendships and taking notes.” He had an A+ in making friendships. But for a while I thought he must have forgotten his second tenet because he never took notes in any of his classes. But after standing by his bedside in the hospital, it all became clear to me. Sean didn’t care that much about grades because he wasn’t here to be a student. Sean was sent here to be our teacher. The notes weren’t for him to take, but for us to take from him. ■ He didn’t judge anyone and he loved everyone ■ He was always smiling…literally always smiling ■ He had a childlike happiness ■ He was himself no matter who ridiculed him for it ■ He was a rebel for what is right. ■ A coworker of mine told me a story about when she was giving Sean detention. She said he had this peace about him and she could not figure out why he was smiling. Sean told her, “It’s all good. I know you are just doing your job. Nothing personal. It’s all good.” She said in all her years working with teenagers, no one had ever tried to make her feel better about punishing them. Are you taking notes? Sean’s father said the message

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he wants people to learn is to “be affectionate with one another. Hug each other. Give a kiss on the cheek. Say the words, ‘I love you.’ Especially fathers to sons. We can’t be afraid to show love to our children.” Sean’s mother had this advice for teens: “Love your parents every day. Even when you get mad at each other, let it go and go tell your parents you love them.” I’ve been praying, asking Sean what message he would want me to convey, and I think he would say this: "You know that gold watch I wore every day? That wasn’t a fashion statement. That was a reminder to all of you that all you have is now. Don’t

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FountaınValley Lıvıng delay your love. Tell someone now how much their life matters to you. Visit that person now. Write that handwritten letter now. Make that phone call now. Send that text now. Send the praise on Facebook now. Don’t wait to post it on their “memorial page,” but compliment, commend, and congratulate them today while they are alive and well." ■ Everyone dies the day their heart stops beating, but most people stop living the day they stop being childlike. Children aren’t afraid to love…to love themselves and to love everyone else. They say it and they show it. This was Sean and this must be the practice of you and I every day. Through love you can live forever. Your body won’t, but your influence can. Sean is now everywhere love is present. If you want to see Sean, look at the dozens of people whose lives were saved because they now have one of Sean’s donated organs. If you want to see Sean, look at the hundreds of people who came to one of his candlelight vigils because his love reached them in some way. If you want to see Sean, look at the thousands of people who quoted his words on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook since his death. If you want to see Sean, look at the tens of thousands of people his message will reach through this magazine. If you want to see Sean, look at the father who hugs his son tonight or the teenage daughter who tells her mother the words she has withheld way too long: I love you. And the next time someone is rude or mean to you, before you fire back, see Sean and say, “It’s all good. Nothing personal. I send you love. It’s all good.” I read a sign once that said, “If there are strangers in your neighborhood today, go check up on them. But if there

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are strangers in your neighborhood tomorrow, go check up on your neighborhood.” Sean was a master at turning strangers into friends. What will your legacy be? The next time you are feeling down about yourself, remember the boy who never lost his smile because he was always giving it away. I cry when I think of Sean’s death. I smile when I think of Sean’s life. It shouldn’t take a death to celebrate a life. We must learn to let people know how much their lives matter while they are alive. Sean wrote, “We all need to be more aware and stop paying attention to less important things. There’s always someone who needs help.” In the past, whenever I would hear

sirens I would say a prayer of peace and healing. Now, when I hear sirens I say two prayers: one of peace and healing, and the other of gratitude for the life Sean Dylan Severson. Sean was in my sophomore English class at Fountain Valley High School, but I was not his teacher, I was his student. Thank you for the friendships, Sean. And thank you for letting us take notes. I love you buddy. Meow!

About the writer: Steve Schultz is an English teacher at Fountain Valley High School and is a published writer. He has been published four times in Educational Leadership Magazine and is a contributing writer in five books: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Writers; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times for Teens; Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inside Basketball; Hey Leader...Wake Up and Hear the Feedback; and A+ Teaching: 180 Ways to Enhance Your Success As a Teacher.

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itting still doesn’t sit well with Linda Treadway-Dillmon. Even as a regular at the Fountain Valley Senior Center bingo day, Treadway-Dillmon is busy during the game. She is known as the woman who crochets during bingo, making afghans. But her true passion is sports, most notably field hockey. In June, Treadway-Dillmon, who prefers to go by her nickname, “Twilda,” will travel to Holland to play for Team USA in the Women’s Masters World Cup. Twilda and her husband Randy moved to Fountain Valley in 1997. When 42

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the Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center opened in 2005, Twilda and Randy jumped at the chance to be volunteers there. And she feels like she’s gotten as much out of the center as she has put into it. “I’ve made so many good friends here,” Twilda said. “It’s just been so rewarding.” Community Services Supervisor Nora Webb said that since 2005, Twilda has given more than 6,400 volunteer hours. She works in the kitchen during the lunch programs and helps out at special events. And the afghans she knits during bingo are donated to the nine special luncheons each year as a fundraiser. “Linda has many gifts, and one

amazing talent she shares with our community is her award-winning afghans,” Webb said. When she and Randy joined they were referred to as “baby seniors.” She jokes that they are more like adolescent seniors now. But they stay active, especially Twilda, who works as a dancer at Disneyland in parades and shows. She’s also worked as a teacher, certified athletic trainer and stuntwoman. She plays field hockey, badminton at the Fountain Valley Rec Center and bowls in a weekly league at Fountain Bowl. Twilda grew up in South New Jersey where field hockey has always been a very popular sport. She has played for 52 years, through high school and college and played for some legendary coaches. Her resume alone was enough get her a spot on the Masters team. Twilda and Randy, 64, will leave for Holland on June 1, three days before Twilda turns 64. Their 32nd anniversary will be June 19 and Twilda will wear jersey No. 23, the date Randy proposed to her. The name on the back will be Treadway, the name she is known by in field hockey circles. Randy’s shirt will read –Dillmon, with the No. 23 ½. Since the announcement that Twilda made the team, her friends from work, the senior center and bowling league have stepped up with donations to help her cover the cost. “Linda is one of those phenomenal women in the world. We are all very excited that she will be representing us on the USA Women’s Masters field hockey team,” Webb said. Anyone interested in helping can make a donation through the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, where a fund has been set up. Visit fvcommunityfoundation.org to donate. Checks can be made out to FV Community Foundation and mailed to Mark Nix, 10200 Slater Ave. Fountain Valley, CA. 92708. www.FountainValleyMagazine.com

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Local soccer team reaches state championships FV-United, a boys under-14 AYSO all-star team, took second place in the 2014 California State Championships in Bakersfield March 15-16. The United beat out more than 250

teams and labored for four months to become a finalist in the tournament. Earlier, United took first place in the 2014 AYSO Area K All-Star Tournament, which was held during two weekends

in January. The team finished that tournament with a7-0 record while scoring 36 goals and allowing only six goals. United then went on to finish second at the AYSO Sectional playoffs, beating out six other teams, to qualify for the state championships. Team members are: Alexis Alejo, AnhKhoa Nguyen, Chris Mendoza, Corbin Adams, Emmanuel Ponce, Ethan Mack, Julian Sandoval, Johnny Nguyen, Kyle Le, Marlon Ponce, Phillip Pham, Samuel Burnett, Spencer Tran, and Zachary Wheeler. Duc Tran is the head coach and Fatima Mendoza and Kevin Mack are assistant coaches.

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Hannah Pham and Anthony and Aileen Bui will bicycle cross country to raise funds.

Hannah Pham, Anthony Bui and Aileen Bui will bicycle across America to

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WHO: Hannah Pham of Fountain Valley, Anthony Bui and his sister Aileen are training for a ride across the United States, along the Trans America Trail. The 4,300-mile trail begins in Astoria, Ore., on May 1. They hope to arrive in Yorktown, VA. in mid-July. WHY: “We’re doing this to benefit the Kevin Armstrong, M.D. Memorial Sports Foundation,” Anthony said. Armstrong was a young physician and former high school athlete in Orange County who died suddenly of heart disease when he was 39. He gave a lot of his time to young athletes and was a team physician at two high schools in Santa Ana, where the Buis grew up. The cyclists hope to raise $12,000. WHAT: The three riders are putting in 60 to 70 miles every day on steel bikes called the Trek 520s, which are touring bikes–longer, sturdier and heavier than sports bikes. NOTEWORTHY: Aileen is a graduate of Stanford University with a major in human biology and has already been admitted to medical school, hoping eventually to work in community health. Hannah majored in biochemistry from Cal State Long Beach and will study to become a pharmacist. Anthony is interested in global health and has also been admitted to medical school. TO DONATE: Click on www.armstrongmdfoundation.org —Lois Ezevich

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